Bill Shorten dangles $300 million Victoria rail loop election promise

The proposed suburban rail loop for Victoria could get a $300 million funding boost – pending the outcome of the next election.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has pledged to match state Labor's initial funding if he wins the next federal election.

The $600 million pot could allow work to start on the first section of tack from Cheltenham to Box Hill within four years.

The proposed suburban rail loop for Victoria could get a $300 million funding boost – pending the outcome of the next election. (AAP)The $600 million pot could allow work to start on the first section of tack from Cheltenham to Box Hill within four years. (AAP)

The $50 billion plan would include an airport link to the Melbourne CBD.